As a seasoned gamer and film enthusiast with over two decades of experience under my belt, I must say that The Penguin finale left me with a tinge of disappointment, albeit not entirely unfulfilled. The story was engaging, Oz’s character arc was intriguing, and the overall production quality was top-notch. However, the absence of a nod to the Batman theme in the closing scenes felt like a missed opportunity.
At the end of The Penguin, there’s a cautionary note: a familiar glow ascends the sky, setting the stage for The Batman 2’s occurrences. It’s an uplifting touch that could have been even more impactful with just a minor adjustment.
In contrast to The Penguin’s conclusion, The Batman’s storyline revealed that fear wasn’t sufficient to safeguard Gotham; instead, it could serve as a tool but hope proved to be the more potent weapon against the city’s deep-seated corruption and brutality. “Scars can tear us apart [but] if we manage to overcome them, they can empower us. They can grant us resilience and fortitude,” he expressed.
Oz endured numerous hardships: attacks with knives, hostile takeovers, deep-seated animosity from his mother. Now that Vic is gone and his mom is incapacitated, and the city’s mob deputies who have become bosses are bowed down, he has achieved the influential position he had always envisioned for himself. He employed fear, but hope – of wealth and power – was his primary tool.
It’s likely that the two characters will cross paths once more, but if you were expecting Robert Pattinson as Batman to appear in the final episode of The Penguin, you might find yourself feeling somewhat let down at this moment. While a cameo would have been nice, I believe a subtle hint in the final moments of Episode 8 could have tied the spinoff more powerfully and thrillingly to The Batman 2.
The Penguin should have used The Batman theme at the end
The final scene of The Penguin’s storyline should have been accompanied by Michael Giacchino’s Batman theme, as it pans across Gotham City’s night sky to reveal the Bat-Signal.
Each live-action adaptation of Batman shares a unifying element: exceptional music. From Danny Elfman’s enchanting brass to Hans Zimmer’s powerful ‘BRAAAHMS’ and uplifting strings, and Junkie XL’s booming, tumultuous symphony, the music is captivating. Michael Giacchino’s theme stands as a strong competitor for the best: a tune that makes you nod your head and sends shivers down your spine, encapsulating the menacing yet playful danger of its masked protagonist.
The Penguin’s score was composed by Mick Giacchino, Michael’s son. It almost entirely avoids any nods to the original movie; in the finale, as Sofia reads Selina Kyle’s letter, you can hear Catwoman’s motif, but that’s it.
In a unique approach, the creators of this series deliberately kept Batman out of sight and sound, believing that doing so would keep the focus on the story of Oz. While this decision can be justified, it’s somewhat frustrating when a character as famous as Batman, who is supposed to be the main focus of the spinoff, is barely mentioned after his encounters with Oz in the film.
In other words, aren’t you implying that Oz didn’t contemplate the chance of “the Bat” disrupting his drug delivery to Robbinsville?
Its closing scene could have made up for his absence. After all, showrunner Lauren LeFranc described The Penguin as the “bridge” to The Batman 2. The next time we see Oz, it’ll be in the sequel, and the point of view is shifting back to Batman. The Bat–Signal is great, but imagine this: as Margaret Whiting’s ‘If This Is Goodbye’ plays over Oz and Eve dancing, that ominous, epic four-note motif seeps into the music, overwhelming the song and booming from the screen as the Bat-Signal appears in the sky.
I would’ve appreciated a brief appearance by him (Batman), but I understand why he wasn’t included. If Batman had been in the story, Oz’s character would have been overshadowed, disrupting the impact of his personal narrative in the series. By keeping Batman out, he was able to remain on the fringes, thereby allowing us to focus solely on Oz and his journey.
While it wouldn’t be ideal for the show to exclude him completely, incorporating Giacchino’s theme wouldn’t merely add excitement; it would symbolize Batman taking over and underscore the fact that even after Oz’s heinous actions, there’s still hope in Gotham. This hope is embodied by its hero – the one it needs at this very moment.
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2024-11-11 18:21